Dacor DHI361 Installation Instructions - Page 6
Planning the Location, Planning the Duct Work - appliances
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Installation Specifications Planning the Location Planning the Duct Work warning • Observe all governing codes and ordinances during planning and installation. Contact your local building department for further information. • The range hood is heavy. To prevent personal injury and property damage caused by the hood coming loose from the ceiling, use only the hood mounting bracket provided with the unit. ■■ Carefully check the location where the hood is to be installed. The hood should be placed for convenient access. Make certain that electrical power can be provided in the selected location. ■■ The hood model selected must be as wide as the cooktop surface or wider. ■■ Install the range hood and cooking appliance(s) so that they can be removed if service is required. ■■ Plan the installation so that all minimum dimensions are met or exceeded (see page 3). Dimensions shown provide minimum clearances, unless otherwise noted. ■■ The mounting bracket must be attached directly to the studs in the ceiling, or to a reinforced mounting block secured to the studs. See below for mounting bracket hole dimensions. 12 9/16" (31.9 cm) 11" (27.9 cm) Dia. 6 1/8" (15.6 cm) Back Dimensions ■■ The mounting bracket must be mounted directly above the center of the cooking surface. The mounting surface must be level. ■■ Allow clearance in the center of the mounting bracket for the exhaust duct to pass through the ceiling. warning • To prevent combustion by-products, smoke or odors from entering the home and to improve efficiency, tape all duct joints securely. • Use only duct work deemed acceptable by state, municipal and local codes. • DO NOT install an additional in-line or external blower to increase the length of the duct run. Even small differences between blower air flow rates can greatly reduce the air draw of the hood. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside the house or building. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages. ■■ All duct work materials (including screws and duct tape) must be purchased separately by the customer. ■■ When planning new duct work, always look for the shortest, most direct route to the outside. ■■ The hood exhaust connects to an 8-inch round duct. You can increase the duct size over the duct run if desired. To prevent a back draft, never decrease the duct size over the run. If existing duct work is smaller than 8 inches in diameter, remove it and replace it with 8-inch duct work. ■■ Do not rely on tape alone to seal duct joints. Fasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints with certified silver tape or duct tape. Use sheet metal screws as required to support the duct weight. ■■ To prevent back-drafts, a damper at the duct outlet may also be required. ■■ Make sure duct work does not interfere with floor joists or wall studs. 4